We’re quickly approaching the halfway point of the year, a period which has become a pitstop of sorts on the gaming calendar. Between the buffet of big releases we’re now seeing more regular in February and March, to the traditional holiday season rush of tentpole titles, May 2’s game release lineup could have provided some much-needed breathing room and a chance to catch up on your backlog. But as it turns out, May 2024 has some fascinating new arrivals to tempt you with.
From the long-in-development Hellblade 2 to the return of a sci-fi strategy series, there’s a month of varied releases to look forward to. Several games are leaving early access on PC, another PlayStation Studios title is headed to that platform, and Nintendo is bringing one of its best Mario games of the GameCube era to Switch. For more in May, you can see the rest of the highlights below, and for a wider look at what’s still to come this year, you can check out the 2024 upcoming games schedule.
Endless Ocean Luminous
- Release date: May 2
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Embrace your inner Jacques Costeau this month and dive into Endless Ocean Luminous, a game where you’ll explore an uncharted stretch of the ocean and document the creatures living there. With more than 500 sea critters to discover–some of which are presumed extinct–this relaxing journey several leagues under the sea looks like an intriguing title. You can even group up with dozens of other divers on your expeditions and travel to new depths to document the unknown.
Indika
- Release date: May 8
- Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
A third-person, story-driven game set in a strange world, Indika is centered around the clash of religion and authority. As the titular nun, you’ll venture beyond the safe walls of her monastery, but you won’t be alone as the devil himself will be your traveling companion. Made by a small studio, Indika features challenging puzzles, surreal environments, and a dark sense of humor.
V Rising
- Release date: May 8
- Platforms: PC
Stepping out of its early access crypt, V Rising heads into May with a polished fusion of vampire action and survival. Avoid the light during the day, stalk your prey at night, and steadily gain enough power to build a castle to store your loot and grow your army of darkness. As you learn and master an arsenal of deadly weapons and unholy abilities, you’ll tailor your vampire lord to your unique requirements, although you might want to be careful as Simon Belmont from Castlevania will be crossing over to hunt you down.